Are You Newly Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis?...First off, I want you to know that psoriatic arthritis is a chronic illness. Go ahead and read that sentence again. It's chronic and with most chronic conditions, its impact...reactionscomments
Body Temperature Changes and Psoriatic Arthritis...Disclaimer: This article represents the anecdotal experiences of the author. If you have not already, please reach out to a medical professional if you are experiencing this symptom, as it...reactions65comments
Why the Rain Makes My Arthritis Symptoms Worse..."Why can't I focus? Why can't I stay still? Why am I so uncomfortable, as if on the verge of a flare?" Cue a crack of thunder. "Oh... that explains...reactionscomments
Covid vaccination...I am booked in for a vaccination and I am wondering whether others with PsA have had a reaction. The information that I have researched online tells me it could...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceFlaresSide Effects
Positivity and Psoriatic Arthritis...Can you maintain a positive attitude while also living with psoriatic arthritis? That is a good question. We all can admit that having psoriatic arthritis can certainly make life harder...reactions5comments
New Year, New Me? Another Year With PsA And The Changes That Came With It....My psoriatic arthritis diagnosis arrived two years after my psoriasis diagnosis, even though all the symptoms were present at the time. Twenty years after that initial diagnosis and I am...reactionscomments
SSDI/SSI application process and waaaaaaaitnnnnng forever......Hello everyone! I finally attempted to reconcile my emotions associated with "disability" with the reality of life with psoraitic arthritis. And started to prepare myself for the journey (at least...reactions22repliesWork & EmploymentTips & AdviceMental Health
120 Little Hours: My Five Days Without Pain...Three years ago, a flare started that, in some ways, would never end. Although the active disease was only detectable for around a year, I was left in permanent, jaw-clenching...reactions2comments
Catherine 73: What is taking methotrexate like?...I was diagnosed 3 years ago with psoriatic arthritis at 44 about 2 years ago my consultant recommended I take methotrexate I read about it and I’m terrified of the...reactions2repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Straightening knees...Hi everyone Quick question does anyone have PSA and have trouble straightening your knees ONLY while standing and walking? I can straighten my knee while sitting just not while standing...reactions7repliesAwarenessSymptoms
Psoriatic Arthritis and Sex: Is it Even Possible?...Got your attention, didn't I? Honestly, it doesn’t seem like we mention it much here on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com or even much within the wider PsA community. And yet, psoriatic arthritis impacts...reactions4comments
Are You Prepared For Psoriatic Arthritis?...Even living with psoriasis since the age of 5, I was not prepared for the agony that psoriatic arthritis brought to my daily life. I don't think anyone can be...reactionscomments
Doing All The Right Things Does Not Guarantee A PsA Flare-Free Life...Do you want to know what frustrates me? It is aiming to do everything right to avoid a flare and still end up suffering. First, let me clarify what doing...reactionscomments
4 Symptoms I Experience With PsA and How They Affect My Life...The many different symptoms of PsA can impact each body differently. At this moment, I only deal with a mild case of PsA. However, I've been dealing with pain in...reactions10comments
Low Dose Naltrexone...Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone has tried Low Dose Naltrexone for their Psoriatic Arthritis? My doctor seems uninterested in helping me try it out. I've read some good things...reactions3repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
Diagnosis ...Hi I’m feeling so frustrated. Here is my story. I’d like any input you may have. My PCP Dr. Has been telling me a couple years now he thinks I...reactions7repliesDiagnosisRheumatologist
Deciding whether to quit work...Chronic pain, skin flares inside ears and nose and ridiculously poor sleep (4 hours total night sleep = comparably decent for the last far too long to measure, but I...reactions20repliesWork & EmploymentTips & AdviceCoping
PsA and Blood Clots...Hey all! I recently ran across a research release about the prevalence of blood clots in people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I've experienced very "deep" and often painful (and...reactions11repliesSymptomsSide EffectsComorbidities
Reading Books and Pain Management...Ever since I was young, reading books has always been one of my hobbies. Now that we're all stuck at home in the middle of the pandemic, I had the...reactions8comments
Dear Friend, Psoriatic Arthritis Changed Who I Am...To my dear friend, I'm sorry if our friendship changed when I received my diagnosis or when my arthritis became more severe... Chronic pain takes a toll on every aspect...reactions2comments
